A-Z List
This is a complete listing of all RSC Prizes and Awards administered by the RSC Awards sub-committee.
The list includes awards owned and administered by RSC Groups.
A
To reward an individual for creativity and excellence in novel approaches or use of catalysis in industry
Applied Inorganic Chemistry Award
Outstanding contributions to the development of applications of any branch of inorganic chemistry
Recognises outstanding non-academic service to the work of the RSC
B
To recognise eminence in organic chemistry, which has not previously been rewarded by the RSC
For meritorious recent pure or applied work in the field of porous inorganic materials
Recognising work in any area of organic chemistry which reflects the many diverse interests associated with Sir Derek
For work of exceptional practical significance in chemical engineering, applied materials science, energy efficiency or a related field
On an analytical topic, by a graduate of a British or Irish University. Sponsored by the Analytical Chemistry Trust Fund
Outstanding research in any aspect of bioinorganic chemistry
For excellence in any area of bioorganic chemistry
For a young scientist in any field covering the practice and teaching of analytical science. Sponsored by the Analytical Chemistry Trust Fund
To enable distinguished scientists from overseas to lecture in the UK in the field of physical chemistry or chemical physics
Robert Boyle Prize for Analytical Science
For outstanding contributions to analytical science. Sponsored by the Analytical Chemistry Trust Fund
For outstanding innovative research in the area of computational chemistry, including both quantum chemistry and molecular simulations
C
Malcolm Campbell Memorial Award
A prestigious biennial award, consisting of £2000 plus a medal, presented by the BMCS.
For work in medicinal or computational medicinal chemistry. Opens for nominations in September 2010
Catalysis in Organic Chemistry Award
For the discovery or development of any catalytic process that has applications in organic chemistry
For three outstanding chemists from overseas to give lectures in the British Isles
Outstanding multi-disciplinary research in the areas which span inorganic chemistry and biochemistry
For outstanding innovative research on the dynamics of molecules
Chemistry of Transition Metals Award
Outstanding research in any aspect of the chemistry of d- and f-block elements
Chemistry World Entrepreneur of the Year
To recognise an individual's contribution to the commercialisation of research
For the most meritorious contributions to chemistry.
To enable scientists working in collaborative research teams with both chemistry and the life sciences disciplines to be promoted and rewarded
Awarded for studies leading to new concepts in corrosion science and technology
Outstanding achievement award recognising the contribution of an individual to the chemical sciences industry
D
Dalton Young Researchers Award
For inorganic research chemists under 27 years of age
For outstanding contributions to, and advancement of, the field of materials chemistry. The award will alternate between those specialising in the broad areas of soft matter and of...
For outstanding and exceptional work in the field of materials chemistry
Dextra Carbohydrate Chemistry Award
Administrative responsibility for this award lies with the RSC Carbohydrate Group. The winner's lecture deals with any area of carbohydrate chemistry.
Discovery Chemistry & New Technologies Award
The winner will receive a medal, certificate and £500.
To recognise exceptional voluntary services over a period of years to the RSC Analytical Division
E
Awarded annually by the RSC to a chemist in New Zealand
For continuing high level contribution to education in the chemical sciences
The Electrochemistry Group awards medals for outstanding achievements in electrochemical sciences
Outstanding contributions to the chemical sciences in the area of environment, sustainability and energy. Sponsored by Procter & Gamble
Environment, Sustainability and Energy Division Early Career Award
For exceptional contributions to the chemical sciences in the area of environment, sustainability and energy.
F
For exceptional contributions to physical or theoretical chemistry
Outstanding contributions to pure and applied research in organometallic chemistry or coordination chemistry
Sir Edward Frankland Fellowship
For the encouragement of research in organometallic chemistry or the co-ordination chemistry of transition metals.
G
To recognise original and independent contributions to Materials Chemistry
To recognise exceptional and sustained contributions to the area of materials chemistry
For the design, development or implementation of novel chemical products or processes with the potential to reduce or eliminate the use and generation of hazardous substances
H
Harrison-Meldola Memorial Prizes
Awarded for the most meritorious and promising original investigations in chemistry and published results of those investigations
Awarded in recognition of sustained, internationally recognised contributions to carbohydrate chemistry. Administrative responsibility lies with the RSC Carbohydrate Group.
To recognise and promote the importance of inter- and multi-disciplinary research between chemistry and the life sciences
For contributions to any area of organic chemistry from a researcher under the age of 35.
Higher Education Teaching Award
For outstanding teaching skills and/or development of innovative materials/methods in higher education
Outstanding research in homogeneous catalysis
I
For studies leading to understanding of reaction mechanisms in any branch of inorganic chemistry and by any methods
Inspiration and Industry Award
To recognise the contribution of an individual in industry to the outreach, promotion or teaching of the chemical sciences
For work at the interface between chemistry and other disciplines.
J
For chemistry in relation to the environment
K
Outstanding achievement award for research at the chemistry and life science interface. Sponsored by UCB
To recognise and promote the importance of inter- and multi-disciplinary research between chemistry and the life sciences
To recognise exceptional contributions to the area of Materials Chemistry from a scientist working outside the UK
L
For distinctive and distinguished chemical or scientific achievements, together with significant contributions to the development of science policy. Sponsored by Johnson Matthey
For outstanding contributions to physical chemistry
For an RSC member who has done the most to advance the science of chemistry
Prize of £2000 made biennially for excellence in physical organic chemistry
M
Outstanding research in any aspect of the chemistry of the s and p block elements
For the most meritorious contributions to physical chemistry or chemical physics
Materials for Industry - Derek Birchall Award
To reward an individual for creativity and excellence in the application of materials chemistry in industry
For contributions to any area of organic chemistry from a researcher under the age of 45
Outstanding research in any aspect of inorganic chemistry
N
Natural Product Chemistry Award
For studies of the chemistry of natural products. Associated lecture to be known as the Simonsen Lecture. Sponsored by AstraZeneca
Outstanding accomplishment in education relating to the chemical sciences
Nyholm Prize for Inorganic Chemistry
For outstanding contributions to inorganic chemistry.
O
Organic Industrial Chemistry Award
For the application of organic chemistry in an industrial context by a person or team.
For studies of stereochemistry related to structure, reactivity or synthesis
Organometallic Chemistry Award
For any aspect of the organic chemistry of the main group and transition metals
P
For contributions to any area of organic chemistry from a researcher under the age of 55
Perkin Prize for Organic Chemistry
For sustained originality and achievement in research in any area of organic chemistry. Sponsored by AstraZeneca
Physical Organic Chemistry Award
For the relationship between structure and molecular behaviours in chemistry, associated lecture to be know as the Ingold Lecture
R
For a leading analytical scientist. Sponsored by the Analytical Chemistry Trust Fund
To reward excellence in the field of heterocyclic chemistry. The award covers the synthesis, properties and applications of all types of heterocyclic compounds.
For contributions to organic chemistry from a researcher over the age of 55
S
For a teacher or other professional who has made a significant contribution to the teaching of chemical sciences
Soft Matter and Biophysical Chemistry Award
For outstanding and innovative research in soft condensed matter and/or the application of physico-chemical techniques to biological problems
George and Christine Sosnovsky Award in Cancer Therapy
For outstanding accomplishments in the prevention, control and cure of cancers using chemotherapy, including gene and immunotherapy
For an individual who has made an outstanding contribution to the field of the Faraday Discussion
Outstanding and sustained contributions to analytical science which has led to developments of seminal importance to chemical analysis.
Supramolecular Chemistry Award
For studies leading to the design of functionally useful supramolecular species
For outstanding and innovative research on the behaviour of chemical systems at surfaces or interfaces
For the contributions of chemical sciences to sustainable energy
For the contributions of chemical science to sustainable water
Synthetic Organic Chemistry Award
For the development of new methods or strategies employed in the construction of organic molecules
T
To reward and promote innovation and creativity through teamwork in industry
Awarded to someone who has made a significant contribution to the type of work relevant the Analytical Methods Committee and its sub-committees
For advances in chemistry
For the contributions of chemical science to occupational and environmental toxicology
W
Outstanding contributions to pure or applied research in the field of organometallic chemistry
Y
Young Industrialist of the Year Award
To recognise an individual who has made a significant contribution to industry in the early stages of their career
